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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Mercer Island, WA

We have 60 pre-k schools in Mercer Island, WA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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St. Monica Pre-K Program

4320 87th Ave SE Mercer Island, WA

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

Cristin P says "Unbelievable, affordable, full-day, M-F Pre-School! My kids were all reading by kindergarten and better behaved than most elementary students. Faith...

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Kids Co

4030 86th Ave Se Ste E Mercer Island, WA

< 1 mi

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Kids Co is a private child care center situated in Mercer Island, WA that offers special education to the community. This school is serving 43 children ranging from grades K-12 and adopts a nonsectarian orientation. This establishment also helps the children in making life-long friends, discovering their gifts, and exploring the world around them to name a few.
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Orchards Childcare and Preschool

850 UNION AVE NE RENTON, WA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
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Children are priceless! The Orchards is an award-winning center that exists not only to offer exceptional care, but to be your child’s home away from home. Because we are faith based, caring for children is not just a a job, but a mission. We provide play based curriculum for all ages, taking full advantage of our 1/2 acre playground. We offer a robust Pre-K program to unleash the genius in each child and fully prepare them for Kindergarten. Several of our lead teachers have been serving here for 20+ years. Check us out, discover what makes the Orchard’s exceptional. Home of the Rate for Life, where your rates will only decrease as your child ages, and will never increase.

Amy S. says "They're excellent in engaging with the children and making it a fun, learning environment. And it's a, it's a great spot to bring your kids where they can...

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The Goddard School of Renton

4110 NE 4TH ST STE G RENTON, WA

5.0(3)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At The Goddard School located in Renton, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

Care Member says "The experience at Gorddard is wonderful. My son has learned a lot. The teachers are very kind and report everything about the children. I definitely...

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FAMILY CIRCLE LEARNING CTR

10717 SE 172ND ST RENTON, WA

5.0(5)

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are a WA state licensed early learning facility with a full day comprehensive program with a focus on school readiness. We use goal setting and hands on experiences for the children in our program. Through Creative Curriculum we are able to build on your child's strengths through a play based approach where we enrich the environment with the necessary items for the development of the children in the program. Families with children 4 weeks to 12 years old are welcome to come tour and learn more about our program and how we can partner together during your child's formative years to ready them for the world. While they are with us we offer breakfast lunch and a PM snack all made in house fresh daily. We do transport to select near by schools as well for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Care Member says "My 2 boys were enrolled for a total of 16 years and their friends are still the ones they made at FCLC. Great family centered atmosphere."

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Orion Montessori

11120 127 Th AVE NE Kirkland, WA

5.0(4)

8 mi

International
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Orion Montessori preschool focuses on academic excellence( using a combination of Montessori and Reggio-Emilia teaching styles). We teach kids reading, writing, math, science, Music, arts and crafts, social science, earth sciences and even culinary arts. -Clean, safe, carefully designed beautiful brand new interior/outdoor spaces for little ones to explore and excel. -Orion Montessori is equipped with tons of wonderful educational materials to teach kids various concepts through fun and interactive methods. -Taught by qualified and experienced early learning professionals. Small class sizes with individual attention to kids; teacher student ratio is 1:8. With additional teachers to support the students with their learning. -Licensed family run Preschool and Pre-K and K. Kindergarten assessments available. - Preparation for gifted program available. -Enrichment programs with emphasis on STEM curriculum. -Engaging, hands-on-activities. Students at Orion Montessori learn to appreciate nature. Our facility is pesticide free zone. We are a certified school backyard habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Our lovely rustic campus is our classroom. We also have specifically designed covered outdoor spaces for kids to play when the weather is bad. -Organic, tasty, home cooked, international meals and snacks available for children. Limited spots available.

Jaya says "I am strongly recommended Orion Montessori, my daughter was with Ms Shanta about 2 years in person and remote learning every day she learned new things,...

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Inspire Kids Early Learning Center

3417 South 144th street TUKWILA, WA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
Academic
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Nurturing young minds through quality early childhood education, Inspire Kids Early Learning Center in Tukwila, WA, provides a safe, engaging, and culturally rich environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. We offer thoughtfully designed programs that meet the unique needs of every child, from infant care to pre-kindergarten. Our goal is to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning through play-based exploration, meaningful connections, and hands-on experiences. As a trusted childcare center, we take pride in offering a variety of developmental programs that cater to each stage of early learning. Our toddler care, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs focus on building essential skills that prepare children academically and socially for the years ahead. Families can also take advantage of our before school care and after school care services, providing children with a consistent and supportive routine that helps them succeed both inside and outside the classroom. What makes Inspire Kids truly special is our commitment to nurturing the whole child. Our educators create a warm, inclusive space where every child is seen, heard, and valued. Through bilingual education, we open doors for children to experience language and culture in exciting, interactive ways that promote understanding and respect for diversity. We believe that early exposure to diverse traditions and perspectives fosters empathy, curiosity, and global awareness, which are qualities that last a lifetime. Families choose Inspire Kids Early Learning Center because of our experienced and compassionate staff, unwavering commitment to safety, and innovative curriculum that supports each child's natural development. Join us at Inspire Kids Early Learning Center and see how we help children grow into happy, capable learners. To learn more about enrollment or schedule a visit, contact us today. We look forward to inspiring your child's journey.

Care Member says "I can honestly say Inspire Kids Early Learning Center has been such a blessing for our family. From the very first day, the teachers made my baby feel...

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Whole Child Learning Center

400 Ward St Seattle, WA

5.0(2)

7 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Whole Child Learning Center is a Montessori Preschool, established in 2000. The program is open to 2 1/2 to 5-year-old children. We are open eleven months of the year, Sept-July and we ask all families to make a one year commitment to the community of families and teachers. Most families are with us for three years. Everyone involved in your child's education, including the WCLC community of Families, understands the importance of a commitment to their child's education. AGES: The children's ages range from 2.5 to 5 years of age to encourage healthy development of empathy, social &amp; emotional interaction and academic mastery of preschool skills. We have anywhere from 15-24 students and five highly skilled teachers each day. RATIOS: The teacher to student ratios is 1: 5. We have twenty-four students with five BA + educated Teachers. HOURS: According to your child s age, the children s four-hour session would be: SUNROOM GROUP (2.5 - 3 yrs.) -8:30 to 12:30 ..includes breakfast, snack, (lunch that you provide) &amp; and toilet learning MIDDLE GROUP (3.5- 4 yrs.) -9:00 to 1:00 .includes breakfast, snack &amp; (lunch that you provide) PRE-K GROUP (4 - 5 yrs.) -9:30 to 1:30 .includes snack &amp; (lunch that you provide for your child)

H C says "Incredible preschool! Wonderful teachers and the learning environment is engaging and challenging for the children. Its in a quaint house that has lots of light...

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Rose Hill Christian Preschool

12202 NE 90th St Kirkland, WA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Our classes are designed to provide a variety of both group and individual learning activities through bible stories, art, dramatic play, and kindergarten readiness skills. Students build self confidence, emotional resilience, problem solving and cooperation skills. Each classes' curriculum is age appropriate, providing social and academic skills in a caring and enriching setting.

Care Member says "Wonderful preschool! My daughter loves going here and is thriving. When anyone asks her she says, "Preschool is SO MUCH FUN!" Ms. Jennifer and Ms....

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CITY KIDS PRESCHOOL

9051 132ND AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA

5.0(3)

9 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Kindergarten
Preschool
City Kids School, founded in 1998, provides individualized education for students 2.5 years of age, through kindergarten 4 days a week (M. T. W. TH). Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. Our teaching staff is committed to excellence and the training of tomorrow’s leaders. Our smaller class sizes allow for increased student learning, enabling our teachers to provide direct learning to specific children. Our goal is to equip the next generation with the building blocks necessary for their future.

Ashely K. says " I couldn’t have asked for better teachers for both of my kids. All of the teachers that are hired at City Kids School truly care about children....

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Garden Ridge Preschool

1270 185th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA

5.0(2)

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
We are excited to have you join our school community. Our school is founded on being an affordable yet thorough welcoming environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning in your children. Our teachers are trained and experienced. Ms. Cheryl is a certified teacher for early education in Washington State and Ms. Rachel has completed her bachelor work at the University of Washington in Early Education and Family Studies. Ms. Michaela has a certification for early education in Germany and brings her experience with different cultures to our school. We also pride ourselves on the integration of learning programs such as Project-based, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia methods, which focus on child-driven education. Our teachers bring their experiences with these different programs into one cohesive curriculum. Our program helps your child build upon what they have previously learned and each child will be given individual and group lessons in core areas such as reading and writing, math, geography, self-help skills, science, German, and other subjects. The current kindergarten learning environment with Common Core standards puts pressure on families that are concerned about an easy preschool-kindergarten transition. Our solution was to create a quality curriculum that is rich with tactile, visual, and auditory experiences that will foster a love of learning. Garden Ridge Preschool will support learning in all the important developmental domains for early childhood education in addition to preparing your child for the transition into kindergarten and beyond. We look forward to caring for your child and for your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our teachers. Note: This is a 20 hour per week preschool. When comparing programs to see what is best for your child, take into consideration how many hours your children are learning. We follow the Bellevue School district calendar of 194 day school year. Your annual tuition of 8800.00 breaks down to 11.34/hour!

Jennifer says "We cannot say enough about the supportive staff, rich curriculum, and amazing peers at Garden Ridge Preschool. Our son has attended for 2 years and...

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GODDARD SCHOOL BELLEVUE

14404 NE 20TH ST STE 250 BELLEVUE, WA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We’re an award-winning early education center located in Bellevue, WA. Our school is nationally accredited by AdvancED. Also, we are certified by WA state Early Achiever program. for quality and learning outcomes. We have a play-based curriculum that focus on developing children to be Kindergarten ready. We emphasize on developing emotional intelligence that will set your child apart in life. Our program offering is full time (Monday to Friday). Currently we do not offer part day or part week program. School Website https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/wa/bellevue/bellevue/our-school

Lisa .. says "I had my son in their care from 5 months old until he was 3 1/2. The environment is very warm and open. Very friendly. The communication with staff was very...

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La Colmenita Bilingual Preschool

1937 Boyer Ave E Seattle, WA

5.0(1)

6 mi

International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are Bilingual Preschool in the Montlake Area. Our Pre-k Program Curriculum is designed to expand our students' minds by integrating language immersion into fun and engaging age-specific activities in a safe and nurturing environment where we celebrate Cultural Diversity. I am a certified teacher with 7 years of experience working for Seattle Public Schools at Immersion Schools. You can count with my personal and professional references upon request. For more information about our Program, check our Website: lacolmenitapreschool.com

Lauren S says ""The best teacher in the world""

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Open Hand Child Care

15708 NE 6th Street Bellevue, WA

4.0(8)

6 mi

Licensed family child care (Bellevue on 156 AVE NE). Open hand childcare offers a happy, safe and loving environment for you to leave your children for the day. Our prices are reasonable, our staff is highly qualified and our in-home location provides a feeling of security and familiarity for the children. Now open M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for your convenience! Take a look at the amenities we offer: * In-home care for ages 5 month to 5 year * Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided (formula excluded) * Preschool curriculum designed to ready kids for Kindergarten * A newsletter, including a menu of meals, schedule of activities and a child spotlight section.

D.B says "Ms. Zebiba and the rest of the teachers are AMAZING!!! They are firm educators but at the same time sweet, compassionate and caring. I feel so comfortable...

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Evergreen Learning Center

6007 CALIFORNIA AVE SW SEATTLE, WA

5.0(3)

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our Infant through Pre-K program is designed to help guide the development of the whole child by helping each child develop skills in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to provide a loving, creative, enriched environment for your children to grow and learn in. Evergreen Learning Center provides developmentally appropriate learning activities for each child to be able to thrive, with lots of art, fine motor, gross motor, STEM, and outdoor exploration.

Care Member says "From the day our kids walked into this school they had smiles on their faces. The teachers and staff became family to us and we met so many life long...

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Little Angels Childcare

910 147th PL NE Bellevue, WA

5.0(5)

4 mi

My program is a Licensed Family Childcare since 1997 in a loving home with a professional educational program. I am licensed to provide care for 12 children (ages 3 months to 5 years), with the help of 2 full-time assistants. I have excellent references. The children will participate in a daily professional enrichment program that teaches art, crafts, songs, pre-math and pre-reading and social skills. We have a beautiful large playground with lots of outdoor toys for children's physical activities. our hours of operation is from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. I provide home-made breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon snacks.

Care Member says "Our son went to Jila’s Little Angels Childcare from 11 months to 5 yrs old. He absolutely loved the daycare, the teachers, and all the friends he made...

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Seed of Life Center For Early Learning and Preschool, Inc. Metropole

423 2nd Ave. Ext.S SEATTLE, WA

5.0(5)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
SOL provides a full-time multicultural program in early childhood education, supports kindergarten readiness and a multicultural, dual language Before and After School program aligned with SPS comprehensive academic outcomes for children aged five to twelve. Our qualified, caring, and dedicated staff incorporates cultural traditions, social justice-themed lessons and social justice activism and community involvement within our research-based early childhood and school-aged education curricula. SOL is an organization that has intentionally embedded diversity throughout our program policies and procedures, learning materials and equipment, staffing, and classroom operations. Our qualified, caring, and dedicated staff incorporates cultural traditions, social justice-themed lessons and social justice activism and community involvement within our research-based early childhood and school-aged education curricula. Prices vary according to age-groups.

Care Member says "Attentive and kind teachers! I feel so at peace dropping my children off here each day! I know they are engaged and cared for!"

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Little Harvard Day Care And Learning Center

4238 255th PL SE Issaquah, WA

5.0(14)

10 mi

Little Harvard Daycare and Learning Center mission is to provide and encourage love, trust and self-esteem. Every child is individual and is encouraged to develop in all areas. Our program is designed to foster self-esteem, self-confidence, success and creativity through a combination of play and structured pre-academics. At my program the goal of the curriculum is to introduce kids learning journey through Music, arts, crafts, drama, science and fun mathematical concepts. Every kids are different and they need nurturing, love and care to flourish. My unique Program that supports child development _ Lowest student to teacher ratio Cheerful, clean, safe, and secure environment Located in family neighborhood of Klahanie Large, developmentally appropriate toys and learning equipment. Home Rooms where children can settle in and relax with a minimum of transition Nutritious snacks and Food Educational and fun programs Summer camps- Each week different themes English, Math and Hindi classes Painting classes- Acrylic, Madhubani, Oil pastel Extended hours

Care Member says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Harvard Preschool and Daycare in Sammamish! Our daughter joined when she was 18 months old, and we...

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International Montessori Academy – East Gate

14929 SE Allen Rd BELLEVUE, WA

4 mi

Child care
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Preschool
The Eastgate campus of International Montessori Academy is conveniently located at 14929 SE Allen Road in the Eastgate section of Bellevue. This campus is less than three minutes from Interstate 90, making it easily accessible to families throughout Eastgate, Factoria, Robinswood, West Lake Sammamish, and other nearby neighborhoods. The Eastgate campus serves children from 12 months through Pre-K, providing them with a holistic approach to education that combines rigorous academics with engaging learning experiences. Our goal is to provide a deep understanding and effective application of knowledge so that children can thrive personally and academically. International Montessori Academy is committed to delivering high-quality children's education programs to local families. Eastgate only offers Mandarin Immersion.
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Eastside Christian School Preschool

14615 SE 22nd Street Bellevue, WA

5 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
The preschool and Pre-K programs at Eastside Christian School are for children ages 3-5 and their families in the Bellevue area. Teachers provide a variety of hands-on learning activities to prepare children for school, both socially and academically. We are committed to providing a safe, positive, nurturing environment where children can explore, create, and discover the world around them. Our goal is also to develop the necessary Kindergarten readiness skills in each preschooler to prepare them for a lifetime of learning. We offer a balanced program with a wide variety of half day and licensed full day preschool class offerings that support an academic focus along with plenty of play-based learning. Our preschoolers' love for the Lord shines through them as they pray and sing to Him throughout the day. They attend a chapel service weekly and have additional opportunities to sing and praise God with our music specialist. Children also participate in lessons in math, language development, writing, art, music, physical education, circle time, story time and more. Our facility includes an expansive outdoor play area, young readers library, and indoor gymnasium. We also offer before-school and after-school care.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Pre-K Schools in Mercer Island, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

St. Monica Pre-K Program

Unbelievable, affordable, full-day, M-F Pre-School! My kids were all reading by kindergarten and better behaved than most elementary...

- Cristin P

Orchards Childcare and Preschool

They're excellent in engaging with the children and making it a fun, learning environment. And it's a, it's a great spot to bring your kids...

- Amy S.

The Goddard School of Renton

The experience at Gorddard is wonderful. My son has learned a lot. The teachers are very kind and report everything about the children. I...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Mercer Island, WA

Pre-k programs in Mercer Island, WA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Mercer Island, WA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Mercer Island, WA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Mercer Island, WA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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